Visiting United Kingdom on a Budget

Where to Get the Cheapest UK Covid Tests for Travel

Gross as it might seem to stick a wand down the back of your throat before poking it up your nose, it seems that we'll have to get used to doing precisely that if we want to travel overseas in the...

Normandie - the Kingdom of Horses, at Sea!

Brittany Ferries Normandie has always been a firm favourite of mine; featuring all the benefits of a 'cruise ferry' but with the small ship feel. And, with a crossing time of between six and seven...

21 Things to do in Cornwall, England

Over the years, we have taken numerous trips to Cornwall. Situated on the south west tip of England, Cornwall is one of the country's most popular holiday destinations. With its spectacular...

Roses and Occasional Soggy Dogs

This week Dear Reader, Dude has not been living his best life. As regular readers know Dude is my dog. He is also known as 'Oh for fuck sake'' 'stop doing that you idiot' 'nob' and various other...

Hills, Show and Soft Furnishings

The thing about being women of a certain age is that we can get a little bit tired. Pip and I have been back at work for two weeks now and we've both had the busiest January ever. This, coupled...

A Guide to Norwich, Norfolk, England

Norwich is a medieval market city situated on the River Wensom in the county of Norfolk. Located around 100 miles north-east of London, Norwich is known as 'The Fine City' and is home to a lively...